by - April 8, 2019 11:24 pm
The Parsonage is on the move
One of the most popular restaurants in downtown Jonesboro is moving to another location in the area. The Parsonage 322 will be the anchor restaurant in Northeast Arkansas’ first ever…
Tourism / Heritage
by - April 4, 2019 5:54 pm
Northwest Arkansas developer makes $1 million donation to Marshals Museum
The U.S. Marshals Museum received $1 million from Northwest Arkansas-based real estate investor Laurice Hachem, the museum’s foundation announced Thursday (April 4). Hachem is also a member of the foundation…
by - April 4, 2019 11:16 am
El Dorado breaks ground on boutique downtown hotel
The El Dorado Murphy Arts District broke ground on a new amenity on Wednesday. Developers and community leaders started work on The Haywood Hotel, a 70-room boutique hotel that will…
by - April 4, 2019 11:13 am
New study reveals findings on Northwest Arkansas arts and culture ecosystem
Northwest Arkansas’ arts community has offerings for nearly every audience, according to a new study released Thursday (April 4). The 18-page report indicates the region is becoming more competitive with…
by - April 1, 2019 7:24 am
Cajun’s Wharf to close on June 1
Cajun’s Wharf, the Little Rock restaurant landmark, will close on Saturday, June 1. Citing upkeep of the older building and changing consumer trends, the owner said the restaurant and bar…
by - March 27, 2019 1:24 pm
Warren Stephens’ Alotian Club to host 2019 Arnold Palmer Cup in June
About 10 days before he died in late September 2016, golf legend Arnold Palmer called Warren Stephens to ask for a favor. He wanted Stephens to host his annual amateur…
by - March 25, 2019 6:20 pm
Historic downtown Fort Smith theatre set for $8 million in renovation work
The New Theater in downtown Fort Smith will return to its former glory and usher in a cultural revolution in the near future, according to project directors. 64.6 Downtown announced…
by - March 25, 2019 4:19 pm
Jim Blair bolsters Fayetteville Public Library’s capital campaign with $2 million donation
Fayetteville philanthropist Jim Blair announced Monday (March 25) he will donate $2 million to the Fayetteville Public Library’s $23 million capital campaign, “Beyond Words.” Blair made the announcement at a…
by - March 20, 2019 8:37 pm
Court asked to settle control of Fort Smith restaurants owned by the late Bill Neumeier
A legal battle is underway between the brother of the late Bill Neumeier and Trent Goins, the CEO of Fort Smith-based OK Foods, over the control of downtown Fort Smith…
by - March 20, 2019 7:48 pm
Fireworks and ‘Fuel’ to be part of fifth annual Steel Horse Rally
The fifth annual Steel Horse Rally will include an extra bang this year with the inclusion of the Mayor’s Salute to Veterans Fireworks Display. The fireworks will begin at dark…
by - March 20, 2019 5:37 pm
Bronner to speak during the Delta Symposium
Dr. Simon J. Bronner, distinguished professor emeritus of American studies and folklore, will make a presentation at Arkansas State University Friday, April 12. His talk, “Deciding Whether to Relocate: The…
by - March 19, 2019 4:05 pm
Fort Smith metro tourism sector falls flat in 2018
The 2018 Arkansas Tourism Ticker showed overall gains again for the state’s tourism industry, but Fort Smith hotel tax collections were down, metro job numbers were down, and Van Buren…
by - March 18, 2019 7:45 pm
Pie Festival coming to Northeast Arkansas to promote STEAM efforts
Community developer Johnathan Rhodes has wanted to start the first pie festival in Arkansas in Cherokee Village. This year, that dream will become a reality. The first annual Arkansas Pie…
by - March 18, 2019 6:30 pm
Arkansas Tourism Ticker: Growth moderates but continues for tourism industry in 2018
Collections of Arkansas’ 2% tourism set a new record in 2018 and hospitality tax collections among 17 Arkansas cities surveyed for the Arkansas Tourism ticker topped the $50 million mark…
by - March 15, 2019 9:21 am
TheatreSquared announces $1.5 million donation for new venue
The Willard and Pat Walker Charitable Foundation has donated $1.5 million toward a $34 million capital campaign to build a new venue for Fayetteville performing arts company TheatreSquared. The money,…
by - March 14, 2019 2:17 pm
Encouraging our employees to explore Arkansas
For 40 years, CJRW has been honored to be the marketing and communications partner for the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism. Through the decades, we’ve told many stories of…
by - March 13, 2019 6:07 pm
‘True Grit Trail’ to connect Dardanelle and Fort Smith
Arkansas Highway 22 between Dardanelle and Fort Smith should soon be designated the “True Grit Trail” in recognition of the famous novel by Arkansas author Charles Portis and the two…
by - March 12, 2019 9:10 pm
Fort Smith voters reject Marshals Museum tax by a wide margin
Fort Smith voters rejected a one-cent, nine-month sales tax that would have raised an estimated $16 million for completion of the U.S. Marshals Museum. Unofficial results showed that 64.7% of…
by - March 7, 2019 7:45 pm
U.S. Marshals Museum Foundation donates $24,200 to sales tax campaign
A pre-election filing required by the Arkansas Ethics Commission shows that the committee campaigning for a nine-month, one-cent sales tax increase to fund the U.S. Marshals Museum has raised $24,200…
by - March 7, 2019 6:11 pm
Downtown Jonesboro Association accepting grant requests
Applications are currently available for the Downtown Jonesboro Association’s Interior/Façade grant program. This program will give Downtown Jonesboro businesses and property owners the opportunity to amplify their building interiors and…